The surprise is how we are going to repurpose our leftovers and love them. It has been cold and raining this week. Today the sun is out and it’s beautiful outside. It’s a surprise, surprise, surprise day. Chili Nachos are ready in 10 minutes. LOADED CHILI NACHOS In a microwavable dish layer the following ingredients: corn tortilla…

Saints Patrick’s Day is March 17th of every year. St. Patrick’s Day is to honor the patron saint of Ireland. St. Patrick’s Day is a celebration, a party, a parade, green beer, music, dancing, food, and mass SHEPHERD’S PIE CHEESY POTATOES: 1 1/2 pounds yellow Yukon potatoes, 1/4 cup evaporated milk, 2 tablespoons butter, 3/4…

Lobster meat has a mild sweet flavor. I think the tail is the best part of the lobster. To ensure I have the best bisque I only use the tail and claws. LOBSTER BISQUE 2 (4 oz.) lobster tails, 5 lobster claws, crackered, 3 tablespoons self-rising flour, 1 1/2 cup iced water, carrots, peeled and chopped,…

Let’s see who is going to make it to the dance. I plan on watching a couple of games today. Pasta is a go-to dish for me. Today I am fixing Pasta with a Creamy Vodka Sauce, Cesar Salad, Garlic Bread, Pink Champagne and Bread Pudding for dessert. PASTA WITH CREAMY VODKA SAUCE 1 tablespoon extra virgin…

My Grandmother, Emma would make beef strew with light as a feather drop dumplings. These dumplings can be used on top of stews, soups, fried or baked. Feather dumplings are referred to as light as air. Here is the recipe, y’all tell me how you are going to fix them. FEATHER DUMPLINGS 2 cups flour…

"If you do what you've always done, you'll get what you've always gotten. The quality of your life is the quality of your relationships. It is in your moments of decision that your destiny is shaped." -Anthony Robbins

This blog is all about roaming the Bicol Region, Philippines wisely on a budget. We'll talk about what Bicol has to offer when it comes to great hotel deals, good food and where to go on your vacation. So, I hope this blog site will be helpful to those of you on the look out for great deals while you have fun in Bicol. Also, I will be sharing what my life here is like and some of the things that I find interesting in my side of the world.